GAP and Bananas Growing Franchise Al Tayer Group based in Dubai plans to open about 25 Gap and about 10 Banana Republic stores by 2010. The first Gap stores will open in the later part of 2006 and the Banana Republic stores are scheduled to open in 2007. “The Middle East, with its young and …
Australia’s Retail Food Group has announced plans to open 23 more Donut King stores over the next year as it counts down to its $36.5 million capital raising and public listing, Chief executive Tony Alford said 261 Australian franchises already operated. New outlet openings were a key factor in driving earnings growth along with the …
West Yorkshire company AlphaGraphics has won a national award from the world’s leading supplier of office products and services. Global company Office Depot, which operates in 23 countries and employs more than 50,000 people, has named AlphaGraphics its Print Services Vendor of the Year. After receiving the award at Office Depot’s Supplier Forum Awards event …
Amtrak Express Parcels franchise, the franchised overnight parcels network, has formed a partnership with Government to deliver mail and parcels nationwide on behalf of government departments, agencies and associates. Part of a five-year contract with the Government Car and Despatch Agency (GCDA), Amtrak will be providing a full range of next day services. The GCDA’s …
To have a good reputation with franchisees and in the franchising industry, it is important that franchisers have an ethical framework to operate by. To have a good reputation with franchisees and in the franchising industry, it is important that franchisers have an ethical framework to operate by. In addition, franchisees should behave to certain …
Cardsmart Set For Fathers Day Petter Etholm, President of Cardsmart, says Father’s Day is an American tradition tracing origins to Sonora Dodd in 1909 and helped along by three U.S. Presidents, Coolidge, Johnson and Nixon. Cardsmart stores are set for the last minute rush for greeting cards for Dads across America as children send messages …
Monster Sushi Franchise Set To Grow Monster Sushi has revealed plans to sell franchises of its successful restaurant brand across the United States. The company, which already runs two sites in New York and one in New Jersey, was founded in 1997 and has become known both for using fresh and high quality produce on …
Enfield Post Office To Franchise? The Enfield Independent reports today on a meeting to discuss the closure of the Enfield Post Office. Post Office bosses will, apparently, be put on the hotspot tomorrow by residents angered with plans to franchise the service. A meeting has been arranged by London Assembly member for Enfield and Haringey, …
In recent years, home-based franchising has become more popular as a range of companies have discovered that working from home can be just as effective as having an established office elsewhere. Franchisers in sectors such as consulting, children’s services, financial services, computer training and repair, cleaning, pet care, photography and travel, are now actively offering …
After Features in GQ and on Oprah Naming The Counter one of the Best 20 Burgers of All Time, Demand Soars for Locations Nationwide. Jeff Weinstein’s original premise for The Counter was simple. He wanted to create a laid-back, family-friendly hamburger joint, but with a modern look and ambiance. He wanted it to be close …
Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc., an interactive, entertainment retailer of customized stuffed animals, today participated in the Credit Suisse Consumer and Retail investor conference. Maxine Clark, the company’s chairman and chief executive bear, Barry Erdos, president and chief operating officer bear, and Tina Klocke, chief financial bear attended the conference. During the company’s prepared remarks management provided …
Kwik Kopy Australia has announced the winner of its annual Franchise of the Year Award at a function in Melbourne. Kwik Kopy Knoxfield, owned by Mike Love and Wayne O’Neill, won the coveted Franchise of the Year Award, overcoming stiff competition from 106 other centres operating in Australia and New Zealand. David Bell, managing director, …